Pharmacist in front of medicine shelf

Dr Najy Alsayed from the Menarini Group, a UICC partner, examines the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance for people with cancer, highlighting alarming global data, its clinical and economic impacts, and the urgent need for integrated surveillance, stewardship, and patient-centred care strategies.

Why is addressing the bacterial AMR threat so crucial to cancer care patient outcomes?

Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds (WCRF NL) began work in 1994 in the Netherlands. Based in Amsterdam, it is the only Dutch charity specializing in cancer prevention by means of food, nutrition, physical activity and associated factors. It has made a major contribution to the acceptance of this message in the Netherlands.

 

Middle-aged White man and woman shaking hands in front of an orange coloured branded background

UICC and its member UNICANCER have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their collaboration, with a shared focus on people-centred care, equitable access, and key thematic areas such as women’s cancers, and lung health.

UICC and UNICANCER sign MoU to strengthen...

Round table featuring two Black women, and three White women

As the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day is observed on 17 November, this article highlights how UICC and its members are contributing to the elimination efforts, and the progress being made towards achieving the 90-70-90 targets for elimination.

Marking the first official Cervical Cancer...

Blond White woman with teenage daughter

In an interview with UICC marking Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Swasti Mishra of Lung Cancer Europe, a UICC member, explains how improving early detection, evidence-based testing, and psychosocial care can help overcome disparities and improve outcomes in lung cancer.

Multi generational men having fun together at city park - Multiracial male friends enjoy day outdoor

UICC spoke with Lisa Strydom of CANSA in South Africa, a UICC member, and Dr Anna Green in Australia whose initiatives show how tailored support services can help men navigate complex health systems, manage treatment-related side effects, and plan for life beyond cancer.

Four diverse panelists in front of a branded screen for UICC

AORTIC 2025 brought together experts and advocates to address common challenges, improve cancer data and national strategies, with UICC contributing insights on health systems, cancer planning, AMR, and people-centred care.

Geneva, Tuesday 28 January 2025 – UICC is pleased to announce the new global World Cancer Day campaign 2025-2027 ‘United by Unique’ calling for a fundamental shift in cancer care and health systems worldwide towards a people-centred approach.

New World Cancer Declaration to be launched at World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne
Ministry of Health - Somalia

The World Cancer Declaration 2025–2035 calls upon governments and policymakers to take decisive action to reduce the global cancer burden, promote equitable access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care, and fully integrate cancer control into global health and sustainable development agendas.

World Cancer Declaration 2025-2035
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